IT Teaching and Learning Commons
Room 126 Ruth Ann Musick Library
Phone: 304.367.4810 option 3
E-Mail: help@fairmontstate.edu

This page lists trainings offered by the Center for Teaching Excellence, Professional Development, Procurement Office, as well as the Teaching and Learning Commons. Please see the table below for specific offerings, availability, and registration information.
Please note, if a training does not have a date listed, use the registration contact to inquire as to its availability.
The IT Teaching and Learning Commons provides training for faculty in the use of Blackboard Vista and other related technologies designed to improve the learning experience of your students both online and in the classroom. We also provide training to faculty and staff on audio/visual topics and various pieces of software. If you have specific training needs that are not addressed in the list below, please contact the TLC at 4810 option 3.
The TLC provides training to individual faculty and/or departments on an as needed basis outside of the regular training schedule. Call the TLC at 4810 option 3 to arrange a training session that fits your schedule.
Teaching & Learning Commons: Audio/Visual
Teaching & Learning Commons: Software
Professional Development
Center for Teaching Excellence
Procurement Office
Human Resources
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Smart Board Intermediate Training |
Functionality and features of Smart Software |
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Basic Audio Visual |
Functionality of any system on campus |
In person |
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How to use Outlook to manage mail |
Filters and Organize options in Outlook |
In person |
Faculty/Staff |
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Outlook 2010 overview |
Covers all the functionality of general Outlook with special emphasis on the new features, i.e., how to use threads, categories, rules, tasks, meeting requests, free/busy status, contacts, distribution lists, searching and indexing, etc. |
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| Respondus Webinar | Creating Content with Respondus 4.0 | ED 303 | Faculty |
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January 25 2 - 3 pm. |
| Blackboard Learn 9 Preview | Blackboard Learn 9 is coming - Fall 2012 | FC 304 | Faculty |
January 26 1 - 2 pm. February 1 10 - 11 am. March 6 1:30 - 2:30 pm. |
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| 7 Principles of Good Practice (Online) | Chickering & Gamson's 7 Principles of Good Practice for online instructors | FC 304 | Faculty |
February 15 9:30 - 10:30 am. |
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| 7 Principles of Good Practice (F2F) | Chickering & Gamson's 7 Principles of Good Practice for f2f instructors | FC 304 | Faculty |
February 21 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Blackboard Grade Book for Midterms | How to create calculated columns, etc. | FC 304 | Faculty |
February 28 1:30 - 2:30 pm. |
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| Respondus LockDown Browser | Reduce cheating during online tests | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 1 2 - 3 p.m. |
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Bb Learn 9: Creating a Syllabus & Assigning a Textbook |
How to create a syllabus as a learning module and use the "Assign a Textbook" tool in Bb Learn 9 | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 7 10 - 11 am. March 29 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Intro to Bb Learn 9.1 | Introduction to Bb Learn 9.1 for Faculty | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 19 9:30 - 10:30 am. |
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| Rebuilding the Orientation Module | How to rebuild the student orientation module in Bb Learn 9.1 | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 21 1 - 2 pm. April 19 1 - 2 pm. |
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| Respondus StudyMate | Create Learning Activities in Minutes | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 21 2 - 3 p.m. |
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| Respondus 4.0 | Online Assessments Made Easy | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 22 3 - 4 p.m. |
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| Adding Files/URLs/Images in Bb Learn 9.1 | How to add files, URLs and images | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 27 1:30 - 2:30 pm. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Creating a Syllabus & Assigning a Textbook | How to create a syllabus as a learning module and use the "Assign a Textbook" tool in Bb Learn 9 | FC 304 | Faculty |
March 29 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Creating a Learning Module in Bb Learn 9.1 | How to create a learning module in Bb Learn 9.1 | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 2 9:30 - 10:30 am. April 26 1 - 2 pm. |
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| Creating Wikis/Journals/Blogs in Bb Learn 9.1 | How to use the Wiki, Journal & Blog tools in Bb Learn 9.1 | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 4 10 - 11 am. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Evaluation Tools | How to use the Course Reports, Early Warning System and Performance Dashboard | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 10 1 - 2 pm. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Interactive Tools | How to use the Collaboration and Glossary tools | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 11 9:30 - 10:30 am. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Assignment Tool | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Assignment tool | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 12 1:30 - 2:30 pm. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Assessment Tools | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Test, Survey, and Pool features | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 16 1:30 - 2:30 pm. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Communication Tools | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Mail and Calendar tools | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 18 1 - 2 pm. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Grade Center | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Grade Center | FC 304 | Faculty |
Apri 24 1 - 2 pm. April 30 10 - 11 am. |
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| Blackboard Grade Book for Finals | How to create calculated columns, etc. | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 25 9 - 10 am.
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Learning Modules | How to create and edit Learning Modules in Bb Learn 9.1 | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 26 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Grade Center | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Grade Center | FC 304 | Faculty |
April 30 10 - 11 a.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Open Lab for Faculty | Bb Learn 9.1 walk-in assistance | 304 Falcon Center | Faculty |
May 14 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Open Lab for Faculty | Bb Learn 9.1 walk-in assistance | Skylab | Faculty |
May 15 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Bb Learn 9.1 Wikis, Journals, Blogs |
How to use the Wiki, Journal & Blog tools in Bb Learn 9.1 | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
May 29 1 - 2 p.m. |
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Bb Learn 9.1 Rebuilding the Orientation Module |
How to rebuild the student orientation module in Bb Learn 9.1 | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
June 4 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Creating a Syllabus and Assigning a Textbook | How to create a syllabus as a learning module and use the "Assign a Textbook" tool in Bb Learn 9 | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
June 7 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Assignment Tool | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Assignment tool | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
June 14 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Assessment Tools | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Test, Survey, and Pool features | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
June 19 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Course Reports | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Course Reports tool | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
June 28 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Creating a Syllabus and Assigning a Textbook | How to create a syllabus as a learning module and use the "Assign a Textbook" tool in Bb Learn 9 | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
July 17 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Grade Center | How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Grade Center | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
July 18 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Rebuilding the Orientation Module | How to rebuild the student orientation module in Bb Learn 9.1 | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
July 19 1 - 2 p.m. |
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Bb Learn 9.1 Communication Tools |
How to use the Bb Learn 9.1 Mail and Calendar tools | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
July 24 1 - 2 p.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Open Lab for Faculty | Bb Learn 9.1 Walk-in Assistance | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
August 6 9 - 11 a.m. |
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| Bb Learn 9.1 Open Lab for Faculty | Bb Learn 9.1 Walk-in Assistance | Library 1st Floor Training Lab | Faculty |
August 7 12:30 - 3 p.m. |
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15 Practical Strategies to Reenergize Mid-Career Teachers |
7 techniques requiring minimal investment, like using new text, creating a new assignment and learning new technology 5 activities requiring a larger time commitment, such as teaching a different course or auditing a course yourself 3 suggestions for the truly committed, including starting a pedagogical resarch project |
MMB | Faculty | sglasscock@fairmontstate.edu | TBD |
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Exceptional Customer Service |
REQUIRED for all FSU employees Optional for Pierpont employees |
See Training Calendar | All Employees | Registration Form |
February 16 February 17 February 23 February 28 March 8 March 12 March 14 March 23 |
| The Successful Supervisor |
REQUIRED for all FSU supervisors Optional for Pierpont supervisors |
See Training Calendar | Supervisors only | Registration Form |
March 1 March 15 March 22 April 17 |
| The Classified System in a Nutshell | Presentation on the Mercer Classified System | See Training Calendar | Supervisors and Employees | Registration Form |
March 7 (Supervisors Only) March 21 (All Employees) |
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Lunch and Learn: Time Management |
Bring your lunch and learn important time management skills |
See Training Calendar | All Employees |
4113 |
March 7 Noon - 1 p.m. |
| Workplace Etiquette | Communications Training | See Training Calendar | All Employees | Registration Form |
April 5 April 12 May 16 |
| The Generations at Work | Communications Training | See Training Calendar | All Employees | Registration Form |
April 10 April 23 |
| Business Writing/Proofreading/Grammar | Communications Training | See Training Calendar | All Employees | Registration Form |
April 12 May 16 |
| EQ: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace | Communications Training | See Training Calendar | All Employees | Registration Form | April 19 |
| Building Effective Business Relationships | Communications Training | See Training Calendar | All Employees | Registration Form | May 1 |
Employee Training and Development Spring Catalog 2012
Human Resources Training Calendar Spring 2012
Human Resources Employee Training and Development Registration Form